I love visiting gardens, and this one had been on my list for a while. The North Mayo Heritage Centre is located in the grounds of the Enniscoe House Estate, the house dates back to the late 1700s and there is a real wow factor as you drive up the winding road and through the... Continue Reading →
Sligo Food News – July 2023
I have some Sligo food things to tell you about. I don't know about you but I find it hard to keep up with some of the things on social media because it's so fast moving, so I thought I'd add some things on the blog. First up I finally got to try Thai Pots... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It's over a month since I wrote a Sunday Thoughts blog post, and what a busy month it's been! Jono turned 30 and we celebrated with a takeaway from Honestly Kitchen. A few days later it was Andy's birthday and our wedding anniversary and the lads like the food from Honestly Kitchen so much that... Continue Reading →
A new ‘old’ shop opens – O’Hallorans Sweet Shop, Carrick on Shannon
This is a lovely story and one that I've followed with interest. A lady called Bridie Moore used to run a convenience store and sweet shop in Summerhill, Carrick on Shannon, the shop opened in 1932 and sadly closed in the 1990's. It's wonderful to see that Bridie's great-grandson Mark has recently reopened the shop.... Continue Reading →
The Icon Spa Launch at Castle Dargan
I was invited along to the launch of the Icon Spa in Castle Dargan Estate, Ballygawley, Sligo. This is a beautiful hotel located on 170 acres of parkland, including a championship golf course. I'd seen photos of the spa (and the afternoon tea) before and it was on my list to visit, so it was... Continue Reading →
A Butcher Shop with a Difference in Leitrim
I love finding places that surprise me and this one is a real gem of a place, and well worth a visit. Seamus runs Keenan's Butcher Shop, and he doesn't just sell meat and groceries, he has a great collection of items - it's like a mini museum. The first thing I noticed was the... Continue Reading →